How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 18
Published 12:45 pm Thursday, October 17, 2024
Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 39 of 93 games last season.
- Pittsburgh combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 37 of 82 games last season.
- These two teams scored a combined 6.5 goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s over/under.
- These two teams together conceded 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 fewer than this one’s over/under.
- The Penguins were 18th in the league in goals scored, compared to the eighth-ranked Hurricanes.
- This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Penguins) and fourth-ranked (Hurricanes) teams last season in terms of defense.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -146
- The Hurricanes put together a 54-31 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
- When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -146 or shorter, Carolina had a 41-20 record (winning 67.2% of its games).
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 59.3%.
Penguins Moneyline: +124
- The Penguins secured an upset victory in 14, or 41.2%, of the 34 games they played as an underdog last season.
- Pittsburgh was 5-8 as an underdog of +124 or longer on the moneyline last season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 44.6% chance for the Penguins to win.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Sebastian Aho was important to Carolina’s offense a year ago, racking up 89 points in 78 games.
- With 33 goals and 34 assists, Seth Jarvis was one of the top contributors for Carolina a season ago (67 points, 0.8 per game).
- In 81 games a season ago, Shayne Gostisbehere proved to be a contributor for Carolina. He racked up 56 points on the year (10 goals and 46 assists).
- In the 42 games Pyotr Kochetkov played a season ago, his save percentage was .911, 17th in the league.
Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Sidney Crosby was an important part of the offense for Pittsburgh last season, with 94 points. He recorded 42 goals and 52 assists in 82 games.
- Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin racked up 67 total points (0.8 per game), with 27 goals and 40 assists.
- Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust had 56 points (28 goals, 28 assists) last season.
- Tristan Jarry had a 19-25-5 record last season, with a .903 save percentage (36th in the league). In 51 games, he conceded 133 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Home | -150 |
| 10/15/2024 | Devils | W 4-2 | Home | -164 |
| 10/18/2024 | Penguins | – | Away | -146 |
| 10/19/2024 | Blues | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Oilers | – | Away | – |
| 10/24/2024 | Flames | – | Away | – |
Penguins’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Away | +156 |
| 10/14/2024 | Canadiens | W 6-3 | Away | -145 |
| 10/16/2024 | Sabres | W 6-5 | Home | -119 |
| 10/18/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | +124 |
| 10/20/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Flames | – | Away | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Oilers | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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